Drums are a vital part of every band, as they not only dictate the rhythm but also add to the bass and overall feel of the song. Drums consist of at least one membrane that is stretched over a shell and struck, either directly with the player's hands, or with a percussion mallet, to produce sound.
Drums are one of the oldest musical instruments found in prehistoric civilizations in every corner of the world. They come in many different shapes and sizes and can be played in a multitude of ways.
Below you will find several articles that were written by our experts in order to make it easier for you to choose the right drum set for you, be it acoustic or electric, but also find the right equipment that will make it easier for you to learn how to play them and get the most out of your drums. You’ll also find several in-depth reviews of some of the most popular drum sets out there.
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This review is all about the best drum thrones available to purchase in 2021. A good throne will support you physically and provide the platform you need to perform at your peak on the drum set. Nowadays drum thrones come in many shapes and sizes and with lots of optional upgrades too.
In this article we’ll look at some of the most comfortable, reliable and best value drum thrones around as well as give you some insight into what you should look out for when purchasing.
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Roland are celebrating over 20 years since the launch of their first ever electronic mesh drum set. Indeed, the inclusion of mesh drum heads was a huge advancement for electronic kits and once again Roland are leading the way in innovation. They’ve recently launched their new Acoustic Design series which aims to combine cutting edge sound triggering with a traditional acoustic drum set look.
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Alesis have been manufacturing electronic drum sets for generations now. They have a solid reputation in the music industry for building quality products at a competitive price. Their Surge Mesh kit is a low-budget electronic drum set with a few notable features which are not always available in this price range.
This review will take an in-depth look at what the Alesis Surge mesh kit brings to the table, both in terms of build and sound quality. We’ll also contrast and compare it to some other electronic drum kits available on the market for a similar budget. So, on with the review.
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Yamaha is a widely known name in the music industry for producing quality musical instruments and equipment. The company has been involved with making music products for well over a century. This is reflected in the Yamaha logo which consists of 3 interlocking tuning forks.
When it comes to electronic drums, Yamaha have long been one of the main players on the market. They’re widely considered by many to be up there with Roland in terms of quality. In this review, we’ll take a look and listen to one of their more popular entry-level drum sets – the DTX402K.
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Roland is one of the world leaders when it comes to musical instruments and music software. Founded in the 1970s in Japan, Roland has built a solid reputation for creating some legendary instruments such as the Juno-106 synthesizer and the range of TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines.
When it comes to electronic drum sets, Roland has always been at the cutting edge of innovation. In this review we will look at their TD-1K model of drum set which is an entry-level electronic drum kit. It usually retails for in or around the $500 mark so let’s take a look at what you get for that.
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